Energy minister warns of looming European recession
Europe is set for a recession and we must have a strong economy to combat it, Trade and Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou told CyBC on...
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou
‘Photovoltaics for all’ programme to launch in two months
The ‘photovoltaics for all’ plan will start operating in two months, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Monday. Speaking to CyBC in the morning, Papanastasiou...
‘Cyprus Well-Positioned for Green Hydrogen Production and Export’
Cyprus has the necessary know-how and conditions for the development of Renewable Energy Sources to contribute in the production of green hydrogen, experts said on...
Our View: ‘Strategic project’ EuroAsia Interconnector in funding disarray
We have been hearing about the EuroAsia Interconnector that will connect Cyprus to the power grids of Israel and Greece via submarine power cable, for...
Energy minister announces rollout of PV hybrid system scheme
A scheme for the installation of PV hybrid systems for residential units will be rolled out likely in September, the energy minister said Thursday, explaining...
Positive data from latest drilling says minister
The recent appraisal well drilled at the Aphrodite reservoir appears to confirm previous estimates on the amount of recoverable gas there, the government said on...
Polluting power plant is ‘a must’ says energy minister
The highly polluting Dhekelia power plant must be upgraded because it is “very important” for the state, Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou said on Friday. His...
Government spent €440 million to offset energy crisis impact, says minister
The government has spent some €440 million to cushion consumers from the financial impact of the ongoing global energy crisis, while making other moves aimed...
Cyprus-Israel committees set to advance energy projects within 15 days
The two technical committees appointed by Cyprus and Israel, tasked with putting plans into actions on electricity and natural gas projects, are to begin contacts...
An energy odyssey
One cannot fault the energy minister for lack of ideas, other than his fixation on natural gas. He made that his priority immediately on taking...
